JSW Motors will unveil the Combat SUV on December 3, marking its entry into India’s automotive market as a fresh standalone brand. This follows our exclusive report in September, which revealed the Combat name for the upcoming SUV based on the Jetour T2. The JSW Combat will be a 5-seater plug-in-hybrid SUV expected to be assembled at the manufacturer’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (previously Aurangabad) facility.
JSW Combat: All you need to know
Will produce 360hp, 610Nm and have a claimed total range of 1,100km
The internationally available Jetour T2 has multiple plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain options. The India-spec JSW Combat is expected to feature a 1.5-litre direct-injection turbo-petrol engine, an 18.4kWh battery and two electric motors driving the front wheels (FWD). Paired with a 3-speed dedicated hybrid transmission (DHT), the system produces a combined output of 360hp and 610Nm of torque. It offers a claimed all-electric range of 90km on the NEDC cycle, while the combined range with a full fuel tank is rated at up to 1,100km.
Save for new badges and slight revisions, the overall design is likely to be the Jetour T2’s
The JSW Combat is expected to have a similar design to the Jetour T2, but previous spy shots suggest slightly revised headlights and front and rear bumpers. A new ‘Combat’ badge is likely to replace the ‘Jetour’ at the front. Along with a boxy silhouette, what is expected to be retained are the 20-inch alloy wheels, generous cladding on the wheel arches, roof rails with neon green design elements, a spare wheel mounted on the boot door, and vertically oriented LED taillights.
The Jetour T2 recently received a facelift internationally, but the numerous spy shots in India reveal JSW Motors will be offering the pre-facelift model in the country.